1 Aerospace Engineers jobs in Wichita

Do you love bringing "out-there" ideas to life? We are innovators on a mission to unite, explore and inspire. As an aerospace engineer, you will research, design, develop, test, certify, deploy and improve cutting edge products and services. These cover a very wide range from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems. You'll assist in the development of components, structures, and systems. Your technical duties involve leading the certification aspects of the design and development, analysis, and test of new products and processes.
Aircraft Certification Engineers at 3S are exposed to a broad range of aircraft modifications. We create successful program execution by coordinating with various aircraft regulators to ensure that the aircraft design is compliant to an appropriate set of regulations. This includes the FAA and various US and Foreign military organizations. In this role you will solve an extremely diverse set of problems related to aircraft design and operation.
At 3S Engineering and Certification, we are a leading consultant ODA and design services provider that tailors' innovative solutions that meet our customers' needs and requirements. This flexibility allows 3S to provide specific services or a full turnkey package for our customers that meets their cost, performance, and schedule and designs requirements. Learn more about 3S ( .
**Must-haves:**
+ Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
+ Background in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry
+ Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
+ Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
+ Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools
+ Experience with FAA Supplemental Type Certificate planning process (i.e. developing certification plans, the establishment of certification basis, proposing Methods of Compliance, proposing compliance artifacts)
+ Prior experience with FAA Certification Standards (14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27, 29) and/or Military certification (MIL-HDBK-516) programs
+ Ability to attain a Secret clearance
**Preferred:**
+ Background in Project Management
+ Comfortable reviewing information from various engineering disciplines outside of your specialty
+ Experience coordinating certification approvals with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office, ODA's, Delegated Engineering Representatives (DER's)/Unit Members or other certifying authorities
+ Experience with reading, reviewing and interpreting technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations
+ Familiarity with aircraft flight test
? At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC ( NOTICE:**
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. ( is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
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